See the complete list. The typical commedia dell’arte storyline is one of the oldest in the books — two young lovers try to marry despite their fathers’ objections. What makes the 16th-century comedic ...

By the 16th century, mime had resurfaced as a major theatrical form in Commedia dell’arte, the Italian improvisational theatre that featured masked characters, stock roles, and expressive ...

It’s often comedic, though not always. Inspired by earlier theater forms like commedia dell’arte and cabaret, modern improv began at the University of Chicago in the 1950s. A group of UChicago ...

It developed from the Italian street theatre of the Commedia dell’arte in the 16th Century, with comedic moments, stock characters and great physicality. Small companies toured in Italy and ...

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) FUN Company has announced ... version of Princess and the Pea you've ever seen! The Commedia dell'Arte actors transform into multiple characters in the fast ...

This Commedia dell'Arte theatre genre was born around the 16th century. Until 1800, Commedia artists were mainly performing on squares. It was when ballet became the art form that we know today ...

Or, if you perform a comedy, you could use a movement as a character trait, taking your inspiration from Commedia dell’arte. You might use your cast to create and build not just the set but much ...